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Gene Calvi Obituary
As a teenager, Gene Calvi bought a used Honda motorcycle that promptly conked out on him. Undaunted, he studied the service manual and dismantled it piece by piece in his parents' garage. After fixing a faulty piston, he put it back together again. It rode better than ever.
The year after, he moved on to a Volkswagen Rabbit. Same result. "There was nothing he couldn't do, once he set his mind to it," said his brother, Alex. "That's exactly how he ran his life."
Mr. Calvi, 34, never ceased to surprise his family with his prowess. He was a bond trader at Cantor Fitzgerald who fixed his own car and talked about building one from a kit just for fun.
He took up running with his wife, Christine, and was soon entering five-kilometer races near their home in East Rutherford, N.J. Less than a year later, he finished his first marathon.
"He was the most serious, responsible guy," his brother said. "But he had this curiosity, and when he wanted to know something, he had to know everything about it."
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Robert Fisher
September 4, 2021
Gene
We worked together at UBS, Bear Sterns and Bersec! Not only were you a fantastic colleague, you were a great friend! So many good times together! May God rest your soul!
Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Gene on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
June 13, 2019
May your spirit live on Gino!
Alex Lai
Del Newberry
January 9, 2019
We will never forget. Praying for Gene's friends and family today. Love from Texas,
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Meg Mezzina
September 10, 2015
A true gentleman. Rest in peace my friend.
Robert Fisher
September 10, 2015
Gene,
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you! You were a great friend! God bless you
October 4, 2013
I knew his as Gigi. An old friend gone too soon.
Karen
September 4, 2012
The God above hates violence. All those that participate in it he will do away with. Then all those that have fallen victim to it will raise up to a paradise earth to live in peace under Gods Kingdom. Looking forward to seeing them all there.
May 7, 2012
To The Family,
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gene Calvi and in reading the obituuary it seems like I missed out on meeting a very talented and pleasant individual. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Mr. Terry Of NC
John
September 12, 2011
I knew Gino many years ago having met him at the University of Buffalo in 1984. A truly warmhearted person who was as genuine as he seemed. You are missed.
Richard Jeannetti
September 4, 2011
I know him as GiGi was what his sister called him not being able to pronounce Luigi,we go back a long time.Shared great ski trips.One thing about Gino he loved fast vehicles and skied like that too, it was alway's full throttle heading down the mountain.He would let me ride his Honda motorcyle and I would not return for hours and never got mad. One of the greatest hearts and finest,sincere gentleman to ever know.Thinking of you alway's and never could ever forget you and your wonderful family.
Livio Scarano
August 21, 2011
Caro Gigi sono trascorsi 10 anni ma noi sentiamo sempre piu' la tua mancanza io personalmente ti ho sempre visto come un uomo cresciuto troppo in fretta e avrei tanto voluto conoscerti meglio. Peccato forse lassu' un giorno ci faremo una bella chiaccherata su le auto da corsa. Gigi sei sempre nei miei pensieri spero ti stai divertendo dove sei perche' sei una persona eccezionale. A presto un tuo zio acquisito Livio
Laura Shanahan
September 13, 2010
I'm not sure if Gino's family is still checking this memorial page, but I just found out that Gino died and wanted to express my sympathies. I knew Gino in the early 80's when I was sating his brother. He was always so kind to me. Sending prayers to his wife and family...RIP, Gino...
Doug Abraham
June 21, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kristine
October 25, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 3, 2006
In memory....
Gary Clemans-Gibbon
March 6, 2006
Gene Calvi was one of the most friendly and easy going people I ever knew working in the City or anywhere else. He was also excellent at his job.
I worked with Gene at UBS. I was the Italian Lire Repo trader in London and Gene was my counterpart in N.Y. covering our stateside clients. We would deal by phone every day. Gene would always take the time to enquire about my young son Jack before getting down to business. We met many times and enjoyed many good lunches and dinners. I left UBS before Gene did and retired from the world of bond trading to live in B.C. Canada. As a result I hadn't realised that he had moved to Cantors or that he had been lost in the 9/11 atrocity.
I'm sure I speak for everyone who ever worked with Gene in saying that the world is by far a poorer place without him.
Deborah DeFranceschi/Slama
November 7, 2004
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you Gino. We didn't speak often but we were close. I can't begin to explain the pain I felt when I realized that you were gone. Never coming home. We grew up together. I burned my leg on that Honda you re-built riding around Madison High. There were no foot rests. I still have the scar. Our families are close, our sisters best friends. But you,you were always special in my heart!!! It's just so unfair and hard to beleive that we lost you on that horrible day!!! My heart breaks mercilessly to see your mother Emma suffer, And your dad Mario, hasn't been the same and I don't think he ever will be. We were all so proud of you and loved you so much. Every time I see Gabriella I can't help but bring you up. We miss you Gino. God only knows how much we love. you!!!!!!!!!! Chrissy, you were the love of his life. My heart will always go out to you. I'm a better person for having known you Gino. Thank you for the memories!!!! We'll always have the summer of '83 in Italy Gigi!!!!!xoxo
Amanda Dulieu
September 9, 2004
Gene,
We worked together "across the Atlantic" all those years ago, when you worked for UBS New York and I worked at UBS London. My surname was Blyde then - you were in Operations like me and then you moved onto the Repo desk to become a trader.
We only knew each other for a relatively short time and met only a few times when you were in Ldn or I was in NY, but we became friends and kept in touch for a while by e-mail, even after we both moved on from UBS.
You were the nicest guy, serious about work but always enjoying a laugh! You always made time to assist your colleagues, no matter how busy you were.
I was so sorry to hear that you passed on 9/11 - so were our former UBS work colleagues such as Rosalyn, Jules, Nigel, Manny, Rod and Armand and the rest. We remember you often.
I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to your wife and family. The world is a poorer place without you.
AMANDA SCHNEIDER
September 11, 2003
I LIVE 3 DOORS UP FROM GENE AND CHRISTINE. THEY WOULD ALWAYS STOP BY AND CHAT WITH MY MOTHER AND I. THEY ARE SO SWEET AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. I EVEN GOT A CHANCE TO MEET THEIR DOG MAX. WE ARE SO PROUD OF CHRISTINE AND FAMILY FOR THEIR STRENGTH AND WILL TO GO ON. GOD BLESS. THANK YOU FOR THE CHANCE TO KNOW YOU.
Jeff Safier
February 15, 2003
I worked with Gene at QV Trading in NY. I didnt work directly with Gene, I knew him indirectly. From what I knew of him, he was a great guy, and one of the true good people of the world. We who knew him are that more fortunate that we did, and he touched our lives.
Condolences to his family and loved ones
Jeff Safier
Jeff Perlowin
October 28, 2002
I was in Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity with Gino at SUNY Buffalo. He was EVERYTHING a human being should be. A caring person who didn't know how to say no to anyone.
I cried like a child when I heard his name mentioned on WPLJ radio as one of the missing a day or two after the attacks.
Although we kind of lost touch in later years, I will never forget you. May you rest in peace....
angela maynes
September 12, 2002
I never met Luigi Calvi. A quilting
group put out a call to make a block
for a WTT victim. I chose Mr.Calvi, because of his first name. It brought back childhood memories of my Italian relatives. When I found out he was from Naples, it made choosing him even more special. .
Maribel Leon
September 9, 2002
I was lucky to meet Gino thru his wife Chris, a wonderful friend. Two beautiful people, both inside and out. Although our paths crossed but only a few times, I have warm memories of him - Sunday long runs, a ride on their SVU for a Central Park race and coffee and bagels in their kitchen afterwards, and especially a Philly 8K: Running the first mile together then him speeding off; getting his "hi five" on the out-and-back course and a sweaty hug after crossing the finish line. The last time we met when he safe kept my stuff in their car while I ran the 5K. The ultimate nice guy. Rest in peace my friend - I'm sure your beloved dalmatian is keeping you company. Your kindness and spirit will never be forgotten.
Joseph Rooney
September 9, 2002
G - A year ago this weekend, you and I were at Home Depot (your favorite place) buying plywood. You were always there when any of us needed help. We love you and miss you. Love, Your Brother-In-Law forever.
Maria Calvi-Brophy
August 24, 2002
I met Gino many years ago in High School --never realizing that I had cousins. I met him through his sister Gabriella. My prayers and thought are with his family. I was very saddened to find out that this was him.
GEORGIA (WOODRUFF) TEED
July 19, 2002
MAY GOD BLESS ALL GENO'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. CRISSY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. KNOWING YOU FOR SO MANY YEARS GROWING UP, I KNOW THAT GENO MUST HAVE BEEN A WONDERFUL PERSON JUST LIKE YOU!! MAY YOU FIND PIECE IN ALL YOU DO AND ALWAYS REMEMBER MY LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU.
(YOUR COUSIN) GEORGIA
Linda Taormina
April 28, 2002
I only knew Geno by seeing him in the neighborhood or walking his dog.I would see him and his wife running on the weekends and wish I had taken time to really know him as now I miss seeing him. My son Dennis was also lost at WTC as well as his brother in-law Tom so I feel we are all drawn togeather by this terriable tradgy we must all live with. My heart goes out to Christine his wife who also just lost her Father. I cry for you Geno's family and I pray for you.
May God grant you peace. May he bless us all.
Linda Taormina
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
May God Bless you and the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace forever.
Angela Dickinson
April 9, 2002
I worked with Gene at QV Trading Systems. He was a great guy and seemed to always have a smile for you. He was my information guy, my dictionary and my thesaurus. Along with being the purveyor of strange and interesting facts.
I wish his family the best and hope they will find comfort and peace soon.
Haydee Jimenez
January 23, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with the Calvi family
Joan Calvi McBride
January 16, 2002
Sincere condolence
Rosanna Pizza-Marra
January 14, 2002
Rest in Peace Gino and I pray that your family will one day find peace and comfort knowing that you are in Paradise.
I have great memories from long ago growing up with you...Your short life truly touched everyone you came in contact with for the better!
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
May Gene's curiosity of how things work, his life and love live on in those who love him. May you find peace and strength in warm memories of times shared with Gene. We are very sorry for your loss of Gene. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Monica Harreiter Calvi
January 4, 2002
I had the opportunity to meet him and his fantastic family just once in my life. I've met a happy family and found out that I had great cousins. I dreamed about meet them again, but now Gino is not with us anymore.
I don't know if they will be happy one day again, but we pray for this.
God bless him and all his family.
Monica Harreiter Calvi and family
São Paulo - Brasil
Friday, 04/January/2002.
Jenny Estrine-Setareh
January 2, 2002
Gino was a fun, caring and popular guy in the fraternity scene at the University of Buffalo. Many hearts were torn to hear that he was one of the victims of September 11. He will not be forgotten.
Jenny Estrine-Setareh
Anonymous
December 15, 2001
GOD BLESS YOU GENE CALVI AND MAY
YOU REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS YOUR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
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